Is Child Labour a Problem in South Africa?

Yes, figures indicate that more than 200 000 children between the ages of 10-14 and another 200 000 between the ages of 15-18 are engaged n paid labour.
A majority of these children work in commercial agriculture.
Cases of child labour have been reported to exist in sweat shops in Cape Town.
Owners allegedly recruit children form the families of farm labourers.
Children are found to work as hawkers and newspaper sellers in practically all parts of South Africa.

Children as coal deliverers are a common sight in many townships.
Many children are employed as domestic workers and in family business.
The increase in the number of street children has resulted in their being used in criminal activities, and many children are exposed to commercial sexual exploitation.
Many children are also employed in the entertainment industry.